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MF03 CYZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,216 mi
Last recorded144,216 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 CYZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 144,216 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heavy surface rust to components under car

Fail 13 Nov 2018 144,216 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heavy surface rust to components under car

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 133,665 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center/rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

engine management light on

hand brake lever has long travel

offside rear sill heavily corroded

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar mount bush

Pass 27 Oct 2016 124,376 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,864 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,927 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 98,927 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,022 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,585 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,727 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,369 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 23,521 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,103 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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MF03 CYZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF03 CYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MF03 CYZ registered?

MF03 CYZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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